Team China sparks elation, devastation
By Chen Xiangfeng | China Daily | Updated: 2008-07-29 07:51
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(From left to right) Weightlifter Zhang Guozheng, gymnast Teng Haibin, diver Hu Jia, each an Athens Olympic champion, as well as world badminton champion Zhu Lin and national soccer team striker Zhu Ting are among China's high-profile exlusions from its Olympic roster. Zhongti |
The Olympics is a dream come true for the lucky few who secure their tickets. But it can be a nightmare for those on the bubble, forced out either by injuries, politics, or a country's excess of qualified competitors.
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